tourism Minister
Harin Fernando
- Govt. says single entry 30-day visa now at $ 50 and all-inclusive, consisting of a $ 40 visa fee, $ 10 service fee
- Cabinet approves continuation of visa-free entry for nationals of seven countries: India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia
- Immigration Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya clarifies no net increase in visa fees
- Claims implementation of visa-free entry for nationals of seven countries has incurred $ 7-8 m loss of income for Govt. since November 2023
The Cabinet of Ministers yesterday reverted to the previous single entry 30-day visa arrangement signalling moral victory for tourism Minister Harin Fernando and the industry.
The President’s Media Division confirmed that it was decided at the Cabinet meeting yesterday to maintain the existing $ 50 fee for single entry 30-day visa for foreigners visiting Sri Lanka.
The Daily FT learns that the $ 50 visa fee is all inclusive with $ 40 visa fee and $ 10 as…
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